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Kohala Lighthouse surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 23 Jan 2026 HST
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Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kohala Lighthouse sea temperature is
25.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 25th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 28th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 30th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Fri
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
3
2
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
1.1
E
0.6
NNW
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.5
NNW
0.5
N
0.6
E
0.8
ENE
2.5
NE
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.3
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.2
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.8
E
0.6
NNW
1.3
NNW
Period(s) (?)12128117791088888161615131381419
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24122213380614650474277721481481763763604257127821381203
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
25
E
30
E
25
E
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
E
30
E
35
E
15
ESE
20
E
5
S
0
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrossoffglassglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		crossglassglasscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:48PM
0.54
6:02AM
0.67
8:12PM
0.58
6:20AM
0.59
9:57PM
0.64
6:09AM
0.50
11:29PM
0.73
12:32AM
0.82
10:08AM
0.35
1:21AM
0.90
12:10PM
0.35
2:04AM
0.95
1:15PM
0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:53PM
0.35
1:09PM
0.16
1:11AM
0.45
1:50PM
0.15
4:27AM
0.50
2:46PM
0.13
3:57PM
0.11
9:05AM
0.35
5:10PM
0.08
8:59AM
0.30
6:14PM
0.04
9:20AM
0.26
Fri
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise--7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:58
Sunset6:08--6:08--6:09--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:12--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---11-----1----------
Temp. °C242324242324242324242324242324242424242324
Feels °C (?)222122222327262624232022222124262824242222
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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kohala Lighthouse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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